6 WORD MEMOIRS

CHECK OUT EACH 5TH GRADE SECTION FOR STUDENTS' MEMOIR SLIDES. EASH STUDENT WAS ASKED TO USE 6 WORDS TO DESCRIBE THEMSELVES OR TO REPRESENT THEMSELVES AND THEN DEVELOP A SLIDE WITH THE PHRASE AND A PICTURE. CLICK ON THE LINK TO SEE THE SHOW. ON THE FRST PAGE IS A LINK TO CLICK FOR BACKGROUND MUSIC IF YOU WOULD LIKE.

Spelling Bee

Fifth graders have been practicing for the school spelling bee. There will be 2 students from each ELA class qualifying for this bee which will take place on January 24. ​

NonNegotiables

Non-Negotiables are language requirements that will be graded on many papers. These items are writing complete sentences with correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.

First Trimester

The first trimester ends December 1 with rank cards going home on December 8. The Middle School uses a blended rank card with grades given and standards assessed. Copies of the blended middle school rank card are available. Let me know if you would like one to look over. Check out the rank card information section on my blog for other information.

November Reminders

Just a reminder that school is closed on November 10 for Veteran's Day. We will also be closed Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday November 22, 23, and 24 for Thanksgiving. The time is going by quickly with many activities.

The first activity night is Friday, November 17. The gym is open for activities, the cafeteria has music on and food for sale, and there is usually a special game, like Zoombie Tag planned. The admission price is $5 and the night runs from 7pm to 9pm.

Basketball games will be beginning soon. Students may attend these games and there is usually food for sale.

Book Fair Information

THE FIFTH GRADERS WILL BE VISITING THE BOOK FAIR ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17. THE BOOK FAIR WILL BE OPEN AT PARENT CONFERENCES ON OCTOBER 26 AND 27.

OCTOBER 2017 NEWS BITS

Book Orders for September and October will be handed out Monday, October 2. Please check the Book Order Section for information.

Fifth graders have gym twice a week. It makes it easier for them when traveling to have their gym clothes and other items in a small plastic or cloth bag. If they are using their gym lockers, please encourage them every week to bring home the clothes for a wash.

Sign ups for Parent Teacher Conferences will be starting soon. Information was in the school newsletter and emails will be sent out with the information too.

The school Book Fair will be held October 16 to October 27. Fifth grade classes will visit. Date to be announced.

Please write students names on lunch boxes, water bottles, jackets and items you don't want them to lose. Unclaimed items are put in the lost and found.

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Welcome to the new school year!

The new fifth graders are settling quite nicely after the first 7 days. Next week is a full week. NWEA testing will start this next week. Fifth graders will be testing in Reading on Wednesday. Students have their AR books and should be reading nightly. They will learn how to take an AR test on Monday. Some have already finished books. All classes have finished their ALL ABOUT ME Posters and will meet with me to talk about them so I get to know more each student. These will be on display at Parent Conferences in October.

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SUPPLY LETTER FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2017-2018

THESE SUPPLY LETTERS WILL BE MAILED TO THE FIFTH GRADE CLASS DURING THE WEEK OF AUGUST 7TH.

It’s almost time for school to start. We hope you had a great summer and are enjoying your days off. Here’s a list of school items you will need to pick up for your return to school. It’s really helpful to bring these on the first day of school so we can get organized right from the start!** SIX pencils (No mechanical pencils or loose lead pencils. Ticonderoga pencils are great. The lead is dark enough and they sharpen easily.)**blue or black ink pens (erasable is acceptable)**red pen for editing**1-2 highlighters

We will be supplying a 3 ring binder. We will provide a pencil pouch where you will keep the above items. We will also be providing a homework folder. Make sure you keep some pencils and pens at home for your homework.

Due to the number of students in the middle school, there are not enough available lockers for everyone. Fifth graders will keep their jackets and backpacks in the classroom just like they did in fourth grade. They will get lockers as sixth graders.

We hope you have read at least one good book this summer and have practiced your multiplication tables. We would love to hear from you. Write us a letter letting us know what you’re doing, how your summer is going or ask any questions you have. We’ll write back so put your return address on the envelope. We have included email addresses if you want to email instead.

We need you to start the year with a positive attitude, good work ethic, and high goals for a great year. We know we are looking forward to being with you this year and making it a year to remember.

Students will be bring this notice home on Monday, June 5, 2017 in preparation for our filed trip on Friday, June 9.

5th Grade Field Trip to Fort WesternOn Friday, June 9, we will be traveling to Fort Western in Augusta. We will leave CDS @8:30 am and will arrive in Augusta@ 10:00 am. We will be back in time for regular dismissal. If you are chaperoning, please be here @8:00.

Our class will be taking a workshop entitled “A Day in the Life of a Fort Western Soldier.” It will introduce historical cause and effect through participation in period drill and maneuvers. PTG is covering all entrance fees for students and chaperones. (Thanks, PTG!)Students should dress appropriately for the weather (SNEAKERS, pants/shorts, jackets, etc.) as we will go rain or shine. Students will also need a bag lunch (no glass bottles please) and probably a water bottle if it is hot. If your child needs a bag lunch from the cafeteria, please have your child let us know or email the homeroom teacher. Remember to adjust next lunch money accordingly.Students will NOT be allowed to bring electronics or cell phones. They can bring books or notebooks for writing and drawing etc., for the ride, as it is long. Items are brought at the student's own risk.Due to the number of students and chaperones, the bus will be crowded. We will need a few parents to take their cars. If you wish to take your car or carpool with someone else, that would be greatly appreciated. Your child, however, needs to ride the bus with us both ways.Thanks,Ms. Seekins, Mr. T and Mr. K

5th Grade Field Trip NoticeWe’re off...on a field trip! On FRIDAY, JUNE 9, we will be traveling to Fort Western in Augusta. We will leave CDS @8:30 am and will arrive at the Fort @10:00am. We will be back in time for regular dismissal. Our classes will be taking a workshop entitled, “A Day in the Life of a Fort Western Soldier.” It will introduce historical cause and effect through participation in period drills and maneuvers.

We will need chaperones for this trip. Due to the number of students and chaperones, the bus will be crowded. We will need a few parents to take their cars. If you wish to take your car or carpool with someone else, that would be greatly appreciated. Your child, however, needs to ride the bus with us both ways.A reminder slip with more information will be sent out closer to the trip date.

This notice was sent home with students. It also has a permission slip and a sign up to chaperone spot. It needs to be returned by Friday, May 12. Thanks.

It's SPRING FAIR time! The PTG will be presenting the Spring Fair on Saturday, April 8, starting at 10 am. Each classroom is collecting items for a themed basket raffle. Our home room is collecting items for a GARDEN THEME BASKET. Some suggestions for this theme are sunscreen, hat, gardening tools, seeds, watering can, gloves, garden decorations, soil, planting trays, etc. Any item that you can donate will be much appreciated. If you prefer to send in a money donation, I will purchase items for the basket. Donations are due by FRIDAY, MARCH 24TH. Thank you for your support of this event.

Middle School students are going on a field trip FRIDAY, MARCH 17 to the MAINE SCIENCE FESTIVAL at the CROSS INSURANCE CENTER. Your child received information today about the event. We are looking for chaperones. If you are available, please email me. (c.seekins@cdsedu.org) Thanks.

All students are working on informational reports about an animal. Ask your child about what he/she knows about his/her animal.

Check out the 6 Word Memoir Slideshow in each class section.​

COPIES OF THE BLENDED MIDDLE SCHOOL RANK CARD ARE AVAILABLE. LET ME KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE ONE TO LOOK OVER.​

We had a great turnout for parent teacher conferences. If you were unable to get an appointment and would like to meet with the fifth grade team, please call (825-3310 ext 349) or email Ms. Seekins, Mr. T or Mr. K to set up a time.​

THE FIFTH GRADERS WILL BE VISITING THE BOOK FAIR ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19.

PTG FUND RAISER PACKETS HAVE BEEN SENT HOME. ORDER FORMS ARE DUE BACK FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.

SECOND NOTICE 5th Grade Field Trip to UMO Water FestivalOn Tuesday, October 11, we will be traveling to the Water Festival at UMO. We will leave CDS @8:15 am and will arrive at UMO@ 9:00 am. We will be back in time for regular dismissal. If you are chaperoning, please be here @8:00.Students should dress appropriately for the weather (SNEAKERS, pants/shorts, jackets, etc.) as we will go rain or shine. Students will also need a bag lunch (no glass bottles please) and probably a water bottle if it is hot. Remember to adjust next week's lunch money accordingly.Students will NOT be allowed to bring electronics, books, etc., for the ride.Due to the number of students and chaperones, the bus will be crowded. We will need a few parents to take their cars. If you wish to take your car or carpool with someone else, that would be greatly appreciated. Your child, however, needs to ride the bus with us both ways.Thanks, Mr. Theriault, Ms. Seekins, and Mr. Koscuiszka

Field Trip Notice.

Grade 5 is off on its first field trip. We are going to be attending the 2016 Northern Maine Children’s Water Festival on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at the University of Maine at Orono. We will leave school at 8:15 am and return at 2:45 pm.

​"The Northern Maine Children’s Water Festival promotes hands on learning about water issues. This one-day event brings together over 600 students and their teachers. Water resource professionals from Maine and New England provide presentations and activities about water, wetlands, human health and aquatic life; there are water trivia quiz shows hosted by local radio and television personalities, as well as activities using music and art. This experience is provided at no cost to the participants. In fact, the festival provides funding to help schools pay the cost of transportation. The festival goals are to teach students about the value of clean water and healthy habitats, and to provide teachers with materials and lessons that they can use for years to come.”

A second notice will be sent out closer to the day of the trip. We will need chaperones for this trip. If you are able to chaperone, please let us know by filling out the spot on the permission slip that you child is bringing home. Remember if you are planning to chaperone you will need to update volunteer information.If you are chaperoning for the first time ever at CDS, you will need to complete a volunteer packet which is available in the office with MR. MUGNAI.​

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